Strategic Alliance Partners
Our SAPs are businesses that believe in the important work of entrepreneurs and the work of EO supporting the growth and success of entrepreneurs.
As an SAP, businesses join the EO DC community in a mutually beneficial partnership. This partnership helps them increase their visibility by getting direct access to local active entrepreneurs. For EO DC, the partnership helps EO DC better serve its members by having access to professional services and increased funding for programs.
Key Benefits for SAPs:
- Respect as a part of Entrepreneurs’ Organization, an exclusive organization for successful entrepreneurs who are shaping business in our region.
- Recognition for supporting independent business, as supporting EO means your company is invested in local independent business.
- Access to a growing network of business owners, our SAPs are highlighted on all of our event announcements, newsletters, and website, meaning decision-makers will see and know your company.
Our SAPs help entrepreneurs reach their full potential.
Get in touch with our SAP Chair: Jacqueline Williams
Our SAP program is built to accommodate sponsors of all different sizes, as we believe a diverse roster of engaged community experts makes our organization stronger.
If you want to learn more about becoming a sponsor and the benefits you could gain, get in touch with the form.
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Our Strategic Alliance Partners
Bill Hueter, EOS Implementor
Bill Hueter is a Certified EOS® Implementor dedicated to providing leadership coaching services that help businesses succeed. He empowers organizations to achieve their goals with valuable insights, practical strategies, and processes for more effective leadership and organizational growth.
A serial entrepreneur and business coach from Maryland, Bill brings a wealth of experience from co-founding three startups and implementing EOS® as a leadership team member. His passion lies in helping clients live their best entrepreneurial lives.
Bill has contributed to the success of various companies, including senior e-commerce and business development roles at CompuServe, Andersen Consulting (now Accenture), and Deloitte Consulting. His work even helped one company achieve a rare nine-year streak on the INC 5,000 list.
In addition to his professional achievements, Bill recently retired from his general aviation flying life as an instrument-rated pilot, having flown a fully updated 1978 Cessna Cardinal RG.
Learn more about Bill and the services he offers at billhueter.com.
Scott Johnson with Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig
Scott provides day-to-day legal advice to businesses on core corporate issues including Formation and organization, contracts and transactions, government contracts, and risk management.
In addition to his corporate practice, Scott regularly advises senior management and human resources professionals on all aspects of the employer-employee relationship, including complying with federal and state employment laws, formulating and implementing company policies, drafting and negotiating employment-related agreements (e.g., employment agreements, separation agreements, severance agreements, etc.), training, and conducting investigations into workplace complaints.
Scott is also well-regarded for his litigation practice, where he has represented businesses in administrative actions as well as cases before state, federal, and appellate courts throughout the United States. Scott’s litigation experience includes obtaining dismissals on behalf of several Fortune 500 companies on employment and commercial litigation claims.
John Lewis with Holden & Company Insurance
Born and raised in Alexandria, Virginia, John attended high school in downtown D.C. at Gonzaga College High School before heading to Philadelphia to play college lacrosse at St Joseph’s University. After graduation, he moved to Denver, Colorado where he began his career working for an insurance company specializing in large real estate complexes and nursing home facilities. After relocating back to Alexandria, John joined Scott Holden and Holden & Company Insurance in Old Town, Alexandria and shifted his focus from carrier coverage to client-focused brokerage. After over a decade in the industry, John has built a specialization in large real estate portfolios, hospitality, professional services, government contracting, and technology companies. For 107 years his firm has been family owned in Alexandria, Virginia. Holden & Company carries a significant book of business but still maintains a boutique service model with an emphasis on interactions and claims advocacy. Outside of insurance, John lives in Mount Vernon, VA with his daughter Madison, wife Claire, and chocolate lab Bacon. He coaches lacrosse at his alma mater Gonzaga and knows his way around a golf course.
Shane Lease with SCL Consulting
Shane Lease is the CEO & Founder of SCL Consulting. His firm provides clients with a blended portfolio of bookkeeping, controller and CFO services. Prior to starting SCL Consulting, Shane was the CFO of SmartThings, an Internet of Things (IoT) company acquired by Samsung Electronics in 2014. Earlier in his career, he was the VP of Finance & Operations for FierceMarkets, a leader in business-to-business e-media solutions, as well as CFO of the Italian restaurant group Vapiano International, and led both companies through private equity buyouts. Shane specializes in creating financial systems and processes for start-ups and small businesses. A graduate of Randolph-Macon College, he has a B.S. in Accounting. When he isn’t busy crunching numbers, he enjoys hanging out on the basketball and tennis courts and spending quality time with his wife and two lovely children.
Chris Zatoonian with M&T Bank
